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*** New*** 2009 State FFA Degree |
The State FFA Degree is the highest degree teh Illinois Association FFA can present to a member. Theis file is an Excel template for the application.
Sections establish their own application deadlines. |
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***NEW*** 2009 Illinois FFA Leadership Camp Registration Form |
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2009 FFA Leadership Camp Registration due to Illinois FFA Center June 18, 2009. |
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***NEW*** Chapter Exhibit Reservation form |
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The 2009 Illinois FFA Convention theme is "Performance Plus". |
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***New*** Chapter Scrapbook Competition |
This document includes the rules and intent form for the Chapter Scrapbook Competition.
Download thoi pdf file for details. |
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***NEW*** FFA Convention Registration Form |
Registration for the State FFA Convention can be completed in advance. Just download this Excel file, identify the activities you want to register for and the send the completed form with your check to the Illinois FFA Center.
Registration, depending on the date received, will either be mailed or available for pickup at the State FFA Convention. |
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***NEW*** Illinois FFA Convention Talent Application |
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Talent applications are due to the Illinois FFA Center April 15, 2009. |
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***New*** Million Can Challenge |
National FFA Alumni, in partnership with Toyota, have set a goal to collect 1,000,000 non-perishable items nationwide. Illinois FFA Chapters are encouraged to partner with their FFA alumni and Toyota to reach this goal.
These activities can be counted towards the community development section of the POA, the Harvest for All" food drive, and the "Million Hour Challenge". It can also build relationships between chapters and their alumni and chapters and their local Toyota dealers. Chapters that participate in the Million Can Challenge will be considered for a WLC Scholarships and otherincentives. Also, the items that a chapter collects can be donated to local food pantries of the chapter’s choice, which will benefit their local community. |
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***New*** Section Officer Data Sheet |
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All newly elected Section FFA Officers must fill out this sheet and turn it into the Section President the night of elections. This helps give the State FFA Staff the information required to keep each officer up-to-date on all the goings-on within the Illinois Association FFA. This data sheet is fully downloadable and officers may type their information directly into the sheet. |
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***New*** State Proficiency & Star Data Form |
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Students that won at district competition and are advancing to the State competition on April 4th, are required to complete a personal data form. The Data Form is used to develop press releases and convention recordings on the winners. Complete this form, print it off and bring it with you to State Awards Day. |
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***New*** State Proficiency Application - Entrepreneurship |
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Students that won at district and are advancing to the State competition on April 4th, are required to complete a proficiency application. If you have an entrepreneurial project,use this application. Complete it and bring two copies to the Awards Day activities. |
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***New*** State Proficiency Application - Placement |
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Students that won at district and are advancing to the State competition on April 5th, are required to complete a proficiency application. If you have an placement project,use this application. Complete it and bring two copies to the Awards Day activities. |
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***NEW*** WLC Bus Trip Registration Form |
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Washington Leadership Conference Bus Trip Registration form due to IL FFA Center April 15. |
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**New**2009 Honorary State FFA Degree Application |
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2009 Honorary State FFA Degree-Non-Teachers application due to Illinois FFA Center April 1. |
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2008 Safety/Com. Dev. Grant Application |
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2008 Safety and Community Development Grants sponsored by Alliance Pipeline are available for the 2008-2009 school year in the amount of $500. Deadline for application is October 3. Click here to download the application. |
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2008-09 CDE Handbook - Revised April 15, 2009 |
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The FFA offers many competitive events for students. This file cover the rules and descriptions of the events hosted at the State level fo FFA members. |
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2008-09 Chapter President Award Application |
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The President of the local FFA Chapter is a key player in a chapter's success. The Chapter President Award recognizes the local Chapter President for their efforts and leadership. |
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2008-09 Cooperative Activities Award Application |
The Cooperative Activities award program is sponsored by the Illinois Farm Bureau and its affiliated companies. The Cooperative Activities Program is a competitive exercise that is offered only to FFA Chapters in Illinois. This program
is designed to be included as an integral part of each FFA Chapter’s total program of activities. The chapter Cooperative
Activities Program should be developed throughout the year by individual FFA Chapters embracing the actual operation of
cooperative practices within the FFA Chapter and its community. |
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2008-09 FFA Advisor's Guide |
The Illinois FFA Advisors Guide is a critical resource for all teachers working with FFA member. It provides information on all FFA award program in Illinois, and a general overview of the conferences and CDE's.
Most importantly, this provides descriptions of all the proficiency areas for student SAE's. |
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2008-09 Heritage Award Application |
The Heritage award program is sponsored by the Illinois Farm Bureau and its affiliated companies. The Heritage Program is a competitive exercise that is offered only to FFA Chapters in Illinois. This program is designed
to be included as an integral part of each FFA Chapter’s total program of activities. The chapter Heritage Program should
be designed to inform people about their heritage and their rights and responsibilities as citizens. |
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2008-09 On-line Roster Instructions |
This pdf will walk you through the process of adding student, renewing memberships, adding magazines and updating school information.
It will require you to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer. If you have difficulty opening the file, you may need to update you version of Adobe reader. Adobe reader can be downloaded for free at: Adobe Reader |
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2008-2009 Certification & Total Form-FFA Membership Dues |
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This certification form summarizes the number of FFA members enrolled in Approved (Reimbursable) Courses as identified on the National FFA Membership Roster. |
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2008-2009 State Officer Brochure |
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Want to know more about the State Officer Team? Download this brochures with our bios and goals. |
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2009 Illinois FFA Convention "Call to Convention" |
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The Illinois FFA Convention will be June 9-11, 2009. |
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2009 Illinois FFA Convention & Delegate Information |
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2009 Registration & Delegate Information for the Illinois FFA Convention. |
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2009 Illinois FFA Convention Courtesy Corps Application |
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Guidelines and application for the 2009 Illinois FFA Convention Courtesy Corps due to IL FFA Center May 1. |
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2009 Illinois FFA Convention Scrapbook Intent to Participate |
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Guidelines and Intent to Participate for the 2009 Illinois FFA Convention Scrapbook Contest due to IL FFA Center May 1. |
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Ag Education Advocacy Award Application |
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2008 Ag Education Advocacy Award due to Illinois FFA Center June 30. |
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AgriScience Student & Fair Handbook |
Agriscience education is intended to enhance the image of agriculture by portraying to students that agriculture includes many careers that are not solely agricultural production or business-oriented. Such careers require a strong background in the biological and physical sciences - fiber technologist, water resource manager, plant geneticist, biochemist, etc.
This download includes:
Agriscience Fair
Open to students in grades 7-12. Students participate in research projects in their local communities and then prepare a scientific report and display for judging at the national level. Competition is divided into five categories: Botany, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Zoology, Biochemistry/Food Science/Microbiology.
Agriscience Student Recognition Program
The Agriscience Student Program recognizes high school students who are studying the application of scientific principles and emerging technologies in the agricultural industry. The program provides scholarships to FFA members planning to pursue a college degree in agricultural science while helping to provide a reliable supply of Agriscience graduates to meet the private and public agribusiness sectors' needs. It is also designed to educate parents, school officials and the public about career opportunities and placements available for Agriscience students. Recognition is available at Chapter, State and National levels.
Agriscience Teacher of the Year
The Agriscience Teacher of the Year award recognizes outstanding agricultural educators who emphasize science concepts, principles and applications in their curriculum. Recognition is available at Chapter, State and National levels. |
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Alliance Pipeline Scholarship |
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Information and application form for the Alliance Pipeline Scholarship. |
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American FFA Degree Candidate Selection Procedure |
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2009 American FFA Degree candidates will be required to follow this selection procedure. |
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District Event Schedule 2009 |
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Dates, times, and locations of District Career Development Events for 2009. |
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FFA Chapter Tribute Form |
Max Armstrong and Orion Samuelson of WGN Radio/TV in Chicago host "This Week in Agribusiness" which airs on RFDtv and some cable networks. As many of you probably know, RFD-TV can be seen on DirecTV Channel 379 and Dish Network Channel 9409. There are great airtimes for the show – 7:00a.m. and 5:00p.m. on Saturdays, 7:00p.m. on Sundays and 8:00a.m. on Mondays. A new show is produced each week.
One of the segments features FFA chapters around the country - the “FFA Chapter Tribute”. One chapter per week is showcased for about 60 – 90 seconds. A form is attached that suggests questions for you to answer that will be used in the segment. They are also requesting 4 to 6 digital photos, which will air on the screen while Max and Orion are reading about your chapter. Please be sure and send the photos as JPEG files - do not insert into word docs or powerpoints.
This is absolutely free – all you have to do is fill out the form and email some pictures. It's a first come, first serve basis. If your chapter is to be featured, you will be e-mailed with an air date. They try to be booked a year out, so send in your information and you'll get scheduled. |
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GROWMARK Scholarship |
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Information and application form for the GROWMARK Scholarship. |
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Henry County Agricultral Scholarship |
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Information and application form for the Henry County Scholarship. |
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Illinois FFA Alumni Council 2009 |
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Alumni Council Member contact information. |
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Illinois Foundation FFA Policy for Awards & Recognition |
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The following policy impacts all FFA Chapters and individual FFA members concerning awards & recognition they may receive from the Illinois Foundation FFA. |
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International Agriculture Experiences |
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The 2007-2008 Illinois FFA Major State Officer team had the opportunity to travel to Spain in January of 2008. Sponsored by FCAE (Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education) the Majors put together a powerpoint for classroom use. It explains spanish culture, crops, and includes many pictures and visual aids. If you are a teacher or student that is interested in learning about international agriculture, this download is for you! |
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National Chapter Award Program Application |
This application, sometimes called the Final POA, is the document all Agricultural Education programs need to submit to be recognized for their chapter's efforts.
The application is to be submitted to the Section FFA President, who must turn it in to the Illinois FFA Center so it arrive no later than May 1st. |
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Outstanding Chapter Reporter Application |
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This application should be completed by all FFA Chapter Reporters. The Chapter Reporters completing and submitting the application to the Illinois FFA Center will be recognized on stage at the 80th State FFA Convenention. Application are due to the Illinois FFA Center no later than May 1st. |
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Outstanding Section Reporter Application |
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This application should be completed by all FFA Section Reporters. The Top Section Reporters completing and submitting the application to the Illinois FFA Center will be recognized by certificate and/on stage at the 80th State FFA Convenention. Application are due to the Illinois FFA Center no later than May 1st. |
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Proficiency Certificate Power Point |
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This PowerPoint will let FFA Advisors print award winners names on the proficiency certificates that were provided at the Section Proficiency selection. |
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Sam Taylor Scholarships |
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Information and application for the Sam Taylor Memorial Scholarship and the Sam Taylor Agriculture Education Scholarship |
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Section And Chapter Officer Commitment Forms |
Leadership requires dedication, commitment and a willingness to serve as a positive role model. These commitment forms help make students aware of their responsibilities and become accounatable for their actions.
Beginning with the 2007-2008 Section Officer Elections the form will be required of all candidates in all sections. |
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Section Election Recommended Procedures |
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Following the approval of the FFA Board of Directors in 2006, section officer candidates were required adhere to the following requirements. Thise are no longer required by the Board of Directors, however they remain a useful tool for section officer elections. |
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Section Officer Elections Blank Resume and Commitment Form |
In preparation for the transition to new section boundaries the Illinois FFA Board of Directors adopted policy which required all 2007-2008 officer candidates to complete a resume and commitment form. These are no longer required by the board but still remain a useful tool for section elections.
The use of this form is a Section decision - it is being provided as an example. |
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Section President Reimbursement Form |
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This form is for the use of the Section Presidents and Major State FFA Officers. Using this form officers can request reimbursement for allowable expenses they incur. |
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